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12 February 2026

First IMO ships’ routeing workshop to strengthen navigation safety

Government officials and maritime experts from Asian coastal States* gathered in Singapore (2-6 February) for the first IMO workshop on ships’ routeing and ship reporting systems.

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03 February 2026

Caribbean maritime leaders call for cross-sector action to decarbonize shipping

Caribbean policymakers and financiers have emphasized that decarbonization will not succeed through isolated projects or technologies alone, but through coordinated action across sectors and countries, supported by evidence-based planning and investment-ready pathways.

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29 January 2026

Draft workplan agreed on safety rules for battery, wind and nuclear-powered ships

IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) has finalised a workplan to develop a safety regulatory framework for ships using new technologies and alternative fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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29 January 2026

Jamaica advances dialogue on alternative marine fuels and regional pathways

A national stakeholder workshop on the potential supply and demand of alternative marine fuels in Jamaica was convened in Kingston in collaboration with the Maritime Authority of Jamaica and IMO's GreenVoyage2050 programme

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27 January 2026

IMLI students learn to turn IMO instruments into national law

IMO's Legal Affairs Office delivered a four-day workshop on the general principles of drafting national legislation to implement IMO conventions at the IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) in Msida, Malta (20 to 23 January). 

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13 January 2026

New video series launched: Highlighting the vital role of women in ship recycling

The IMO’s SENSREC project has officially launched a new three-part video series exploring the diverse roles women play within the ship recycling industry. This initiative aims to demonstrate how the sector can evolve to become more inclusive, equitable, and productive by utilizing the transferable skills of women in the maritime workforce. 

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